Production Supervisor

Doman Building Materials Group; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company in Abbotsford seeks a Production Supervisor to manage daily production tasks and staff coordination. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, performing equipment maintenance, and optimizing production volumes. Candidates should possess strong supervisory and technical skills, with a focus on training and team development. A high school diploma is required, with post-secondary education in wood products manufacturing as an asset. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Group pension plan

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in lumber manufacturing or wood preserving is preferred.
• Proven troubleshooting and equipment repair experience.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all production aspects to meet company objectives.
• Promote a safe work environment and manage production staff effectively.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Ensure production volumes are met and manage schedules.
• Conduct spot inventory counts and assist in planning.

Skills

Training and direction to staff

Motivating and developing staff

Coaching and team-building

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Competent with Microsoft Office

Education

High school graduation

Post-Secondary in wood products manufacturing

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Production Supervisor

Full-Time
Abbotsford, BC

Reference Number: NWP-BC-ABB-165-191125

SUMMARY

Reporting to the General Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day tasks associated with coordinating all aspects of production, staffing, scheduling, and equipment maintenance and upkeep. The Production Supervisor ensures that all company objectives and environmental standards are met. The supervisor takes an active, hands‑on approach, supporting production duties and collaborating with staff while fulfilling supervisory responsibilities.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

Supervisory

• Proactively promote a safe work environment and ensure that all employees are knowledgeable and diligent in carrying out their duties.
• Attend and actively participate in production and safety meetings.
• Assign work duties to production staff.
• Address employee issues in a fair and consistent manner.

Maintenance

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all production equipment.
• Work with various types of equipment, such as pumps, valves, conveyers, and bearings.
• Safely and effectively utilize hand tools.

Production

• Ensure production volumes are met, downtime is limited and follow up on any problems that may occur.
• Review a detailed inventory position report to plan production priorities and schedules daily.
• Assist production, planning and shipping into the inventory management system.
• Provide updates to management on status of work orders and daily production.
• Provide back up to operations administrator by providing work orders, and labels to manufacturing as needed.
• Conduct spot inventory cycle counts.
• Assist with other duties as required.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Supervisory

• Proven experience providing training and direction to staff, motivating and developing staff, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Effective coaching and team‑building skills.

Technical

• Lumber manufacturing or wood preserving experience is desirable.
• Proven experience with troubleshooting and repairing equipment.

Other

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• Attention to detail combined with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and MRP/ERP systems.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

• Permanent full‑time

EDUCATION

• High school graduation
• Post‑Secondary in wood products manufacturing is an asset

Benefits

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• The typical hiring range for this position is $66,000 - $70,000 annually. The base pay offered is based on geographical location and may vary depending on the applicant’s job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Similar positions located in other geographical locations may not necessarily receive the same salary range. The compensation information is an estimate and provided to meet with applicable provincial Pay Transparency legislation.
• Group pension plan
• Health benefits

HOURS OF WORK

• Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm

Note: Must be flexible with start and finish times

WORK LOCATION

• 33630 Enterprise Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T9
• Must have own reliable transportation

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization.

Applicantsmust belegally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Doman does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, and select candidates.

Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for your interest; however,only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted.